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Dobratz Family History

Dobratz Surname Meaning

German: nickname of Slavic origin ultimately derived from Old Slavic dobrъ ‘good’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dobratz family from?

You can see how Dobratz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobratz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobratz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 66 Dobratz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 87% of all the recorded Dobratz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dobratz families in 1880.
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What did your Dobratz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobratz. 42% of Dobratz men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Dobratz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobratz were Farming and Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

What Dobratz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dobratz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobratz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 273 immigration records available for the last name Dobratz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 617 military records available for the last name Dobratz. For the veterans among your Dobratz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobratz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dobratz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dobratz in 1954 was 29, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobratz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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